EMEA Export Compliance Lead

IO Associates; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

IO Associates in Amsterdam is hiring an Export Compliance Lead to own the EMEA export compliance programme. The role is hands-on, high-trust, shaping day-to-day controls and ensuring audit readiness as regulations evolve.

You will partner with senior stakeholders across the region and work with a global compliance team to keep standards consistent internationally. Responsibilities include policy creation, training, and due diligence.

Qualifications

• Experience in export compliance and controls in an international environment.
• Strong working knowledge of EU export controls.
• Experience working with governmental export divisions.

Responsibilities

• Run and continuously improve the export compliance framework across EMEA.
• Translate EU export-control requirements into clear policies, workable controls, and repeatable processes.
• Serve as the cross-functional point person for export-control risk decisions.
• Build and deliver training so teams understand obligations and regulatory changes.
• Oversee due diligence for customers, suppliers, and third parties.
• Lead internal reviews and investigations where issues arise.
• Maintain documentation, reporting, and evidence trails for audit.
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes and update processes to pre-empt risk.

Skills

Export compliance

International environment

EU export controls

Job description

IO Associates in Amsterdam is hiring an Export Compliance Lead to own the EMEA export compliance programme. The role is hands-on, high-trust, shaping day-to-day controls and ensuring audit readiness as regulations evolve.

You will partner with senior stakeholders across the region and work with a global compliance team to keep standards consistent internationally. Responsibilities include policy creation, training, and due diligence.